I had a friend who tried one with her mare who dropped her shoulder pretty bad. It was a quick fix and she got a few runs out of her with it but didn't work for long and the mare went to hitting again.
LAC - 2016-02-17 2:40 PM I had a friend who tried one with her mare who dropped her shoulder pretty bad. It was a quick fix and she got a few runs out of her with it but didn't work for long and the mare went to hitting again. Here is link to a picture if you have facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1242696729078379&set=a.9... Lauren explained it how it's not supposed to be a "no hit barrel bit". The mechanics on it are more so it doesn't jerk on the horses moving when you touch it like a snaffle. It's supposed to slide
You could not pay me to use a shank that long with a curb stocking stuffer the cheek. The reason the mare stated above stopped dropping shoulders for a while is because the gag affect is what causes "lift" In a horse. Then she learned how to evade it again... Something that can be fixed by retraining through a snaffle.
I'm a firm believer that more "intense bits" are never the solution, they're an excuse.
ETA I just read this after typing it on my phone and realize it said "curb stocking stuffer" and laughed too hard so now I can't delete it.
MOTIVATED - 2016-02-18 1:56 PM I am ordering one for a horse that is super picky about everything other than an o-ring...but that wont work in a hack or side pull either.
Mine should be here tomorrow I'll let you guys know how it goes :)
MOTIVATED - 2016-02-18 1:56 PM I am ordering one for a horse that is super picky about everything other than an o-ring...but that wont work in a hack or side pull either.
Mine should be here tomorrow I'll let you guys know how it goes :)
Please do, I'm really curious. He is super solid but if I ever need to help him in ANYTHING he fights me.
Three 4 Luck - 2016-02-17 3:42 PM How is that different from a Jarrett?
It has more curve down through the bottom of the shank I think. I don't have one...gag bits aren't my thing, but I have a friend that has every gag bit made and she had both.
Three 4 Luck - 2016-02-17 3:42 PM How is that different from a Jarrett?
It has more curve down through the bottom of the shank I think. I don't have one...gag bits aren't my thing, but I have a friend that has every gag bit made and she had both.
I wonder how that changes the action? Maybe slows down the bite a little? I'm not a big gag fan either since I prefer my horses to be in the bridle. Different strokes for different folks tho...
Posted 2016-02-18 11:23 PM Subject: RE: No Hit Bit
Elite Veteran
Posts: 1131
Three 4 Luck - 2016-02-18 10:37 PM
Herbie - 2016-02-18 3:33 PM
Three 4 Luck - 2016-02-17 3:42 PM How is that different from a Jarrett?
It has more curve down through the bottom of the shank I think. I don't have one...gag bits aren't my thing, but I have a friend that has every gag bit made and she had both.
I wonder how that changes the action? Maybe slows down the bite a little? I'm not a big gag fan either since I prefer my horses to be in the bridle. Different strokes for different folks tho...
Mare in my profile picture would be straight as a board if she didn't have gag action. This looks like it would be too much for her, but I like the idea of it.
No Hit Bit
